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Planning in Old Langho

Approved
86%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Old Langho in the last 24 months, from Ribble Valley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Old Langho

Postcode districts

BB6 70 applications in the last 12 monthsBB7 341 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council

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About Old Langho

Old Langho is a quaint rural village located 5 miles north of Blackburn in Lancashire's Ribble Valley. It falls within the parish of Billington and Langho and is conveniently connected to Blackburn and Clitheroe via the A666 road. The village is also served by Langho railway station on the Ribble Valley Line, with a population of 2,015 recorded at the 2011 census, making it a small yet active community for potential planning applications.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Old Langho area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Old Langho a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Old Langho has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Langho planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Old Langho, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Old Langho. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Langho?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Old Langho. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Langho?
The average planning decision time near Old Langho is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Old Langho?
The planning approval rate near Old Langho is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Langho?
The most common type of planning application near Old Langho is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Langho?
You can search and track planning applications near Old Langho on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.